Hold fast then to this sound and wholesome rule of life; indulge the body only as far as is needful for health.

A great step towards independence is a good-humored stomach, one that is willing to endure rough treatment.

Diligence is a very great help even to a mediocre intelligence. -Diligentia maximum etiam mediocris ingeni subsidium

The most imperious masters over their own servants are at the same time the most abject slaves to the servants of others.

No man finds it difficult to return to nature except the man who has deserted nature.

I would rather be sick than idle.

Dangerous is wrath concealed. Hatred proclaimed doth lose its chance of wreaking vengeance.